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2019-20 NFHS Wrestling Rule Changes and Points of Emphasis

Stay updated on the latest rule changes and points of emphasis in high school wrestling for the 2019-20 season. Learn about uniform requirements and important regulations that promote fair play and athlete safety.

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2019-20 NFHS Wrestling Rule Changes and Points of Emphasis

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  1. 2019-20 NFHS wrestling Rules PowerPoint Rules Changes Points of Emphasis Official’s Signal

  2. National federation ofstate high school associations (NFHS)

  3. National Federation of State High School Associations • VISION • The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) is the national leader for education-based high school athletics and activities, which prepare tomorrow’s leaders for the next level of life through innovative programs, healthy participation, achievement, and development of positive relationships. www.nfhs.org

  4. National Federation of State High School Associations • MISSION • The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) serves its members by providing leadership for the administration of education-based high school athletics and activities through the writing of playing rules that emphasize health and safety, educational programs that develop leaders, and administrative support to increase participation opportunities and promote sportsmanship. www.nfhs.org

  5. National Federation of State High School Associations • NFHS (located in Indianapolis, IN – Est. 1920): • National leadership organization for high school sports and fine arts activities; • National authority on interscholastic activity programs. • Conducts national meetings; • Sanctions interstate events; • Produces national publication for high school administrators; • National source for interscholastic coach training and national information center. www.nfhs.org

  6. NFHS Rules Review Committee • The NFHS Rules Review Committee is chaired by the chief operating officer and composed of all rules editors. After each committee concludes its deliberations and has adopted its recommended changes for the subsequent year, such revisions will be evaluated by the Rules Review Committee. Sandy Searcy Softball and Swimming & Diving Lindsey Atkinson Girls Lacrosse and Volleyball Elliot Hopkins Baseball and Wrestling James Weaver Boys and Spirit Bob Colgate Football and Sports Medicine Davis Whitfield Chief Operating Officer Dan Schuster Ice Hockey Julie Cochran Cross Country, Gymnastics, Field Hockey and Track & Field Theresia Wynns Basketball and Soccer www.nfhs.org

  7. NEW NFHS Rules App • Rules App features: • Searchable • Highlight notes • Bookmarks • Quizzes for all sports • Easy navigation • Immediate availability • Free to paid members of the NFHS Coaches and Officials Associations • www.nfhs.org/erules for more information www.nfhs.org

  8. 2019-20 nfhs wrestling Rule Changes

  9. UNIFORMRULE 4-1-1a Female contestants wearing a one-piece singlet shall also wear a form-fitted compression suitable undergarment that completely covers their breasts. www.nfhs.org

  10. Rule 4-1-1a • Change: • ART. 1 . . . A legal uniform consists of: • a. a one-piece singlet cut…between the armpit and belt line. A suitable undergarment, which completely covers the buttocks and groin area, shall be worn under a one-piece singlet. Any other undergarment worn under the one-piece singlet which extends beyond the inseam shall be tight-fitting and shall not extend below the knee. www.nfhs.org

  11. Rule 4-1-1a • The one-piece singlet may be worn with full-length tights with stirrups. Any other undergarment worn under the one-piece singlet which extends beyond the inseam shall be tight-fitting and shall not extend below the knee. The one-piece singlet shall be school-issued. • NOTE: Female contestants wearing a one-piece singlet shall wear a form-fitted compression suitable undergarment that completely covers their breasts. www.nfhs.org

  12. Rule 4-1-1a Rationale: This rule proposal reinforces the importance of how wrestlers should be required to be properly attired on the mat during competition, regardless of gender.  Currently, there was no specific requirement for what a wrestler wears under a singlet.  Light colored or white singlets become transparent if an undergarment is not worn underneath. This creates a modesty concern that athletes are revealing more than is appropriate.  www.nfhs.org

  13. UNIFORMRULE 4-1-1b A suitable undergarment, which completely covers the buttocks and groin area, shall be worn under shorts designed for wrestling and compression shorts. www.nfhs.org

  14. Rule 4-1-1b • Change: • ART. 1 . . . A legal uniform consists of: b. Compression shorts or shorts designed for wrestling shall…snaps, buttons or pockets. A suitable undergarment, which completely covers the buttocks and groin area mustshall be worn under shorts designed for wrestling and compression shorts. Shorts designed for wrestling may be worn over the singlet. www.nfhs.org

  15. Rule 4-1-1b • Compression shorts or shorts designed for wrestling may be worn with a form-fitted compression shirt. Compression shorts or shorts designed for wrestling shall be school-issued. • Rationale: • This rule now requires a suitable undergarment to be worn under compression shorts. Light colored or white compression shorts become transparent if an undergarment is not worn underneath. www.nfhs.org

  16. UNIFORMRULE 4-1-1a, 4-1-1c NOTE A suitable undergarment, which completely covers the buttocks and groin area, shall be worn under a one-piece singlet.  Any other undergarment worn under the one-piece singlet which extends beyond the inseam shall be tight-fitting and shall not extend below the knee. www.nfhs.org

  17. Rule 4-1-1c NOTE • Change: NOTE: Female contestants wearing a one-piece singlet shall wear a suitable undergarment that covers their breasts and minimizes the risk of exposure. All contestants wearing a one-piece singlet shall wear a suitable undergarment which completely covers the buttocks and groin area. www.nfhs.org

  18. Rule 4-1-1c NOTE Rationale: Female wrestlers are required to wear an undergarment that covers the breasts. By adding additional language to minimize the risk of exposure, it will raise the expectation that the suitable undergarment should provide coverage and support during competition. This rule now requires the contestants to wear a suitable undergarment to cover the buttocks and groin under a singlet. Some light-colored or white singlets become almost transparent and create modesty concerns. www.nfhs.org

  19. shoelacesRules 4-1-3, 7-6-6d If shoelaces are visible, they shall be secured in an acceptable fashion. Double knotting of the laces is acceptable. If the shoelaces come undone, the penalty would be an automatic stalling call. www.nfhs.org

  20. Rules 4-1-3, 7-6-6d Change: ART. 3 . . . Wrestlers shall wear light heelless wrestling shoes, reaching above the ankles. If the shoes have laces, the laces shall either be taped to the shoe or secured by a locking device on the wrestling shoe in an acceptable fashion. If laces are visible, they shall be secured in an acceptable fashion. If the shoe laces come undone the penalty would be an automatic stalling call. (NOTE: acceptable secure fashion could be double knotting of the laces) www.nfhs.org

  21. Rules 4-1-3, 7-6-6d Rationale: This rule holds the coach and wrestler accountable to verification that they have come to the mat properly equipped. This also allows the usage of double knotting of the laces as another way to secure the shoes. www.nfhs.org

  22. LOGOS on ear guardsRule 4-1-4 Any manufacturer's logo /trademark/ reference that appears on the wrestling ear guards including legal hair covering can be no more than 2-1/4 square inches with no dimension more than 2-1/4 inches and may appear no more than once on ear guards. No additional manufacturer's logo/trademark or promotional reference shall be allowed on the wrestling ear guard. www.nfhs.org

  23. Rule 4-1-4 • Change: • ART. 4 . . . Wrestlers shall wear wrestling ear guards designed by the manufacturer for the sport of wrestling that are rigid and padded, which provide: a. adequate ear protection; b. no injury hazard to the opponent; and, c. an adjustable locking device to prevent it from coming off or turning on the wrestler’s head. www.nfhs.org

  24. Rule 4-1-4 Any manufacturer's logo/trademark/reference that appears on the wrestling ear guards including legal hair covering can be no more than 2 1/4 square inches with no dimension more than 2 1/4 inches and may appear no more than once on ear guards. No additional manufacturer's logo/trademark or promotional reference shall be allowed on the wrestling ear guard. www.nfhs.org

  25. Rule 4-1-4 Rationale: The available space on ear guards has become a blank canvas for non-school issued or non-approved promotional logos or references. The intent of NFHS Rule 4 is to maintain the sanctity of the wrestler's uniform and ear guards by not allowing impractical images that detracts from school-issued equipment and uniforms. www.nfhs.org

  26. HairRule 4-2-1 A B The hair in PlayPics A and B is legal. www.nfhs.org

  27. HairRule 4-2-1 If hair is longer than allowed (PlayPic A), a legal hair-controlled device such as a rubber band shall be secured so as not to come out readily during wrestling (PlayPic B). www.nfhs.org

  28. HairRule 4-2-1 The hair in PlayPic A is legal. A legal hair-controlled device such as a rubber band shall be secured so as not to come out readily during wrestling (PlayPic B). www.nfhs.org

  29. HairRule 4-2-1 If hair is longer than allowed, a legal hair-controlled device such as a rubber band shall be secured so as not to come out readily during wrestling (PlayPic A). The hair in PlayPic B is legal. www.nfhs.org

  30. Rule 4-2-1 • Change: • ART. 1 . . . During competition all wrestlers shall be clean shaven, with sideburns trimmed no lower than earlobe level. Hair, trimmed and well groomed The hair in its natural state, shall not extend below the top of an ordinary shirt collar in the back; and on the sides, the hair shall not extend below earlobe level; in the front, the hair shall not extend below the eyebrows. (Photos 2-3) A neatly trimmed mustache that does not extend www.nfhs.org

  31. Rule 4-2-1 below the line of the lower lip shall be permissible. If an individual has hair longer than allowed by rule, it may be braided, or rolled if it is it shall be contained in a cover so that the hair rule is satisfied. (Photo 4) Physical hair treatment items that are hard and /or abrasive such as (beads, bobby pins, barrettes, pins, hair clips, etc. or any other hair control device) shall not be permitted. A legal hair- controlled device such as rubber band(s) shall be secured so as not to come out readily during wrestling. www.nfhs.org

  32. Rule 4-2-1 The legal cover shall be attached to the ear guards…at the site. If an individual has facial hair, it must shall be covered with a face mask. All legal hair covers and face masks will be considered as special equipment. If an individual’s hair is as abrasive as an unshaved face, the individual shall be required to shave the head as smooth as a face is required, or wear a legal hair cover. www.nfhs.org

  33. Rule 4-2-1 Rationale: The term "well groomed" is extremely subjective and there is no standard to meet such an arbitrary expectation. Hair that is manipulated poses no threat to either wrestler. It is neither abrasive nor cumbersome. However, physical hair treatments do present a risk to either wrestler due to the hardness, texture (sharpness) or abrasiveness and should not be allowed. www.nfhs.org

  34. Special equipmentRule 4-3-5 A B During a match, wrestlers shall not wear arm sleeves (PlayPic A) or leg sleeves (PlayPic B) that do not contain a pad. www.nfhs.org

  35. Rule 4-3-5 • Change: • ART. 5 . . . Wrestlers may shall not wear wristbands, sweatbands, bicep bands or leg or arm sleeves that do not contain a pad during a match. Rationale: There is no purpose or function for use of a leg or arm sleeve that does not contain a pad for protection. There is no peer review data or research to support their existence. They are intrusive and do not properly fit all wrestlers. www.nfhs.org

  36. WEIGHINRULE 4-5-7 At weigh in, female contestants shall wear a suitable form fitted compression undergarment that completely covers their breasts. www.nfhs.org

  37. Rule 4-5-7 • Change: • ART. 7 . . . All contestants shall weigh-in wearing a suitable undergarment that completely covers the buttocks and the groin area. Female contestants mustshall also wear a suitable form fitted compressionsuitable undergarment that completely covers their breasts. Contestants may wear low cut socks that cannot be removed or added if the wrestlers do not make weight. www.nfhs.org

  38. Rule 4-5-7 Rationale: This language requires the use of a foundation garment for female wrestlers. Female wrestlers should wear undergarments that provides appropriate coverage and support. www.nfhs.org

  39. TAKEDOWN RULE 5-25-2 A takedown shall be awarded when one or both knees of the defensive wrestler are touching the mat beyond reaction time or when the defensive wrestler's legs or torso are controlled and the wrestler's hand(s) touch the mat beyond reaction time. www.nfhs.org

  40. Rule 5-25-2 • Change: • ART. 2 . . . A takedown shall be awarded when one or both knees of the defensive wrestler are touching the mat beyond reaction time or when the defensive wrestler's legs or torso are controlled and the majority of the wrestler's weight is supported by his hands. wrestler's hand(s) touch the mat beyond reaction time. (photo 31) www.nfhs.org

  41. Rule 5-25-2 Rationale: This rule change eliminates a double standard that was created when the definition of a takedown was revised last year. So now we have a double standard in the rulebook. To be consistent we need to say that whenever the hand(s) touch the mat they are considered supporting point(s). By removal of the "majority of the wrestler's weight" criteria, we will eliminate the need for the official to make a judgmental call on weight bearing extremities. In addition, the application of our new rule on "supporting points" becomes consistent throughout the rulebook, not just on or around the 28-foot circle. www.nfhs.org

  42. Technical violationRULE 5-27-1a If the defensive wrestler intentionally goes out of the wrestling area to avoid an imminent scoring situation, it is a technical violation. www.nfhs.org

  43. Rule 5-27-1a • Change: • ART. 1 . . . There are five types of technical violations. Each is penalized without warning as outlined in Rule 7-3. a. Intentionally going out of the wrestling area or forcing an opponent out of the wrestling area to avoid an imminent scoring situation. www.nfhs.org

  44. Rule 5-27-1a Rationale: Now that we have emphasized that pushing or pulling your opponent out of bounds in the neutral position is stalling from last year’s rule changes; we need to clarify fleeing and forcing your opponent out of the wrestling area. By adding this language, it will clarify that intentionally going off the mat or forcing your opponent off the mat to avoid wrestling would be stalling. If it occurred to avoid being scored upon, it would be considered a technical violation. This technical violation has been underutilized for years, and hopefully this will give officials the tools and the confidence to distinguish between it and stalling. www.nfhs.org

  45. Technical violationrule 7-3-1 • Change: • ART. 1 . . . Going out of the wrestling area or forcing an opponent out of the wrestling area, by either wrestler at any time as a means of avoiding wrestlingan imminent scoring situation, is a technical violation fleeing the mat. Both wrestlers should make every effort to remain inbounds. When the referee feels that either wrestler has failed to make every effort to stay inbounds during an imminent scoring situation, the offending wrestler shall be penalized for fleeing the mat. There can be no technical violation of fleeing the mat if near-fall points have been earned. www.nfhs.org

  46. Technical violationrule 7-3-1 Rationale: The current rule for stalling presents a situational conflict for the official to make one of two calls, fleeing versus stalling for the similar type of action. Fleeing is an automatic point where stalling may be a warning on the first violation and a point on the second violation. This change would allow the referee to only apply the technical violation call of fleeing when the action is related specifically to a scoring situation. All other types of leaving the wrestling area as a means of avoiding wrestling would fall under the rule of stalling. www.nfhs.org

  47. Stallingrule 7-6-6d • Change: • ART. 6 . . . It is stalling when either wrestler: Sub-articles a-c remain the same. d. Shoelaces become undone. Rationale: This rule holds the coach and wrestler accountable to verification that they have come to the mat properly equipped. If shoe laces become undone this impedes the flow of the match and the intent of continual action. This also alleviates the burden on the official to determine if it was intentional and or unintentional. www.nfhs.org

  48. Penalties and warningsrule 8-1-3 • Change: • ART. 3 . . . Penalties and Warnings are cumulative throughout the match. Each infraction has its specific penalty. The penalty for an illegal hold/maneuver, technical violation (except false start or incorrect starting position), unnecessary roughness and wrestler’s unsportsmanlike conduct in the match is awarding the opponent of the offender one match point on the first and second offenses and two match points on the third offense. www.nfhs.org

  49. Penalties and warningsrule 8-1-3 A fourth offense shall result in disqualification. The first call for stalling will receive a warning prior to the opponent of the offender being awarded a match point. The first two calls for a false start or incorrect starting position will be receive cautions. Following the two cautions, one match point will be awarded to the opponent of the offender for each subsequent violation. (See Penalty Chart) www.nfhs.org

  50. Penalties and warningsrule 8-1-3 Rationale: Officials need to call stalling more consistently in order to increase the level of aggressive, offensive wrestling. By removing stalling from the progressive penalty sequence, officials will be able to penalize wrestlers more freely without complicating the matter when it is combined with other penalties (locked hands, fleeing, grasping clothing, etc.) Removing the stalling call from the penalty progression will allow officials more freedom to call stalling earlier, more consistently and without hesitation when they feel it is warranted. www.nfhs.org

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